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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
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June 2019 in “Cell reports” Certain small molecules can promote hair growth by activating a cellular cleanup process called autophagy.
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January 1997 in “Birkhäuser Basel eBooks” Keratin proteins and their genes are crucial for hair growth and structure.
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
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April 2007 in “PubMed” Coordinated gene activities are crucial for normal hair growth.
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July 2002 in “EMBO journal” Normal skin cell renewal doesn't need RAR signaling, but vitamin A-related skin thickening does.
February 2020 in “Definitions” KRT72 gene helps form hair.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 15 helps maintain skin cell growth and repair.
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January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
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August 2014 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” Alkylated keratin from human hair can help deliver growth factors for bone healing.
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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
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May 2008 in “Biological Chemistry” Human tissue kallikreins help regulate skin barrier functions and affect skin health.
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January 2023 in “Science advances” The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
Activating CB1 can reduce keratin levels, potentially helping manage psoriasis and aid wound healing.
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December 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
July 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
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May 2003 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
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February 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” K39 and K40 are the last keratins expressed in hair development, completing the hair keratin catalog.
November 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Nucleic acids trigger chemokine production in skin cells, affecting skin inflammation.
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May 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Ingenol mebutate gel changes gene expression related to skin development and immune response in actinic keratosis.
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January 1990 February 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Clinical Research” Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine delays hair growth by blocking a key protein.
August 2024 in “Bioimpacts” Kopexil is an effective and safe hair growth treatment.
RXR and RAR proteins in skin may help with cell growth, hair growth, and gland function.
January 2019 in “Proceedings for Annual Meeting of The Japanese Pharmacological Society” Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine delays hair growth by blocking a key protein.
November 2025 in “Russian Journal of Oncology” Modifying steroidal inhibitors shows promise for developing new cancer treatments.